Peabody Education Fund

The Peabody Education Fund was established in 1867 by George Peabody, a wealthy philanthropist, to improve education in the Southern United States after the Civil War. The fund aimed to support public schools, enhance teacher training, and promote literacy, especially in areas that had been devastated economically and socially. It provided financial resources and expertise to help build a stronger, more equitable education system, fostering opportunity and progress throughout the region. The fund played a significant role in shaping post-war educational development and promoting access to quality schooling for all.